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Hydro-Québec, Summary 2013. Sustainability, our growth model.
SUSTAINABILITY
OUR GROWTH MODEL
SUMMARY 2013
OUR GROWTH MODEL
Supplying clean energy enhances quality of life. Meeting people’s electricity needs
in a sustainable way is very important. It is also crucial to use resources wisely
and preserve the quality of the environment for future generations. Québec long
ago opted for hydroelectricity, a clean, renewable energy source with known,
well-controlled environmental impacts. Today, Québec is actively involved in the
fight against climate change in North America.
Hydro-Québec has a sustainability vision—its growth model—that goes well
beyond the environment. We endeavor to see that stakeholders participate in
our decisions. We are also determined to contribute to the province’s economic
vitality.
At the Îles de Varennes, 315-kV and 735-kV transmission lines span the Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence River).
CLIMATE CHANGE
In large part due to its size, climate and resource-based economy, Canada is among the
five major industrialized countries with the highest GHG emissions per capita. According
to the most recent data, the electricity sector accounts for 13% of these emissions. In
Québec, the electricity sector represents barely 0.7% of the province’s emissions, thanks to
the abundance of water. Over 99% of Hydro-Québec’s output comes from hydropower.
EMISSIONS AVOIDED
Using clean, renewable elec-tricity such as ours means that buyers avoid using power generated by fossil fuels. The result in 2013: emissions of nearly 9 million tonnes of CO2 were avoided thanks to Hydro-Québec’s net exports.
The La Grande-3 development, in the Baie-James region: The enlightened choice of clean, renewable energy is supported by vast hydropower resources.
0.7%
DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Quebecers are the world’s second-largest consumers of electricity, after Icelanders. This
is mainly attributable to strong demand in the industrial (aluminum, pulp and paper,
etc.) and residential (home heating) sectors.
Since 2003, the year the Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) was introduced, we have
invested close to $1.8 billion to help our customers save energy. The 2013 budget
totaled $174 million, including contributions to Bureau de l’efficacité et de l’innovation
énergétiques projects.
In addition, we have adopted new strategies to educate and support our customers.
By seeking lasting behavioral changes, we hope to transform the market and achieve
long-term energy savings.
ENERGY SAVINGS
In 2013, the EEP generated energy savings of 619 GWh. Since 2003, combined savings have totaled 8.5 TWh—equiva-lent to the consumption of 485,000 Québec households.
On January 22, 2014, electricity demand reached a historic peak of 39,240 MW.
$174 million
ENERGY PORTFOLIO
Hydro-Québec is one of North America’s largest producers of electricity. To meet demand,
we count on our own output and that of independent power producers (wind, biomass
and small hydro). We operate 61 hydroelectric generating stations and 26 thermal power
plants, with a total capacity of 36,068 MW. Most of our thermal facilities are not connected
to the main grid; they account for less than 0.2% of our total electricity output.
GREATER CAPACIT Y
When completed, the Romaine complex will comprise four generating stations with a total capacity of 1,550 MW. The first facility, Romaine-2, will soon go into operation, adding 640 MW to our energy portfolio.
Romaine-1 jobsite. Concreting of the upstream portal for the temporary bypass has begun.
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Conditions at the fish pass built at kilometre point 207 on the Eastmain support upstream migration of all species concerned (walleye, suckers, northern pike and lake sturgeon).
We continued our follow-up on special-status or special-interest bird species living close to our facilities. One of our goals is to monitor changes in the great grey owl population.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
HIGHLIGHTS
We helped protect some 15 at-risk wildlife species in Québec.
Eight buildings earned BOMA BESt certification, which assesses the environmental performance and management of commercial buildings.
ACCEPTABILITY AND SPINOFFS FROM PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS
To get the green light, all Hydro-Québec
projects must meet three conditions:
they must be profitable, environmentally
acceptable and favorably received by
the host community. To achieve this,
we work with communities affected by
our construction projects and business
activities. We also work with stakeholders
to find the best project variants from social,
environmental and economic standpoints.
TOGE THER, WITH THE REGIONS
Economic spinoffs from the Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert project, which was completed this year, total $2.9 billion for Québec as a whole, including $640 million for the Nord-du-Québec region.
$6.6 billionHYDRO-QUÉBEC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUÉBEC ECONOMY IN 2013
Procurement from Québec-based companies
$3,370 million
Public utilities tax
$245 million
Dividend $2,207 million
Municipal and school taxes
$36 million
Water-power royalties
$669 million
Community investments $31 million
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTRICITY SERVICE
Hydro-Québec maintains high-quality service at affordable rates by putting substantial
efforts into its power system. In 2013, we invested more than $1.9 billion in the reliability
and long-term operability of our facilities. With the rollout of next-generation meters, we
have laid the groundwork for a smart grid with undeniable environmental, social and
economic benefits.
We also continue to support low-income
customers who have difficulty paying their
electricity bills. Every year, thousands of
customers benefit from special long-term
payment arrangements.
TOGE THER, WITH OUR CUSTOMERS
We reached 66,913 long-term arrangements ($294 million) with low-income customers; 19,232 of these agreements ($19 million) provided assistance with pay-ment of arrears and, if necessary, for current electricity use.
Jean-Simon Désilets installs a next-generation meter. As at December 31, 1,136,000 of the new meters were in operation.
$1.9 billion
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Hydro-Québec’s research institute, IREQ, has an annual budget of around $100 million to
conduct research and innovation projects for the company. Its work focuses on reliability
and asset sustainment, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, environment and
emerging renewable energies.
Among other projects, we are testing electricity demand management strategies. Our
objective is to reduce winter peak demand
with voluntary measures that do not affect
customer comfort.
The Electric Circuit has expanded to 241 charging stations (240 V and 400 V) in 14 administrative regions, along with a 24/7 telephone help line and an interactive charging station locator service.
OPEN INNOVATION
We signed a three-year scientific collaboration agreement in the geothermal energy field with Québec’s INRS water, earth and environment research centre. The objective: continue research and validate the results of prelim-inary studies on the geothermal potential of four targeted regions.
$100 million
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Hydro-Québec studies its operations’ poten-
tial effects on human health and endeavors
to mitigate risks and inconveniences. These
may involve the changes mercury under-
goes in reservoirs, noise pollution caused
by our equipment in residential neighbor-
hoods, facility security and public safety, and
employee health and safety.
Acoustical engineer Franck Duchassin measures noise with a sound-level meter. Hydro-Québec checks noise in facilities located in residential neighborhoods regularly to preserve residents’ quality of life.
CARE AND CAUTION
With the arrival of spring, Hydro-Québec reminds the general public about the hazards of pruning trees near power lines, particularly through the print media.
GETTING CLOSE TO POWER LINES MEANS PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK. IF A TREE NEEDS TO BE PRUNED OR CUT DOWN, ASK A PROFESSIONAL TO DO IT.
hydroquebec.com/trees
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Olivier Francoeur and Steven Landry, automation electronics technicians, at work in Chute-Allard generating station.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hydro-Québec employs more than 20,000 people in 150 work locations throughout the
province. We foster a healthy, motivating workplace that encourages employees to give
their best and contribute to the company’s success.
In 2013, we hired 626 new employees, 76% of whom were under age 35, and earmarked
2.8% of the payroll for training programs.
Seven of the eight collective agreements governing working conditions for Hydro-
Québec employees, 84.5% of whom are unionized, were renewed for a five-year period.
HYDRO-QUÉBEC WORKFORCE
Permanent workforce
17,861Temporary workforce
2,382Average age
45.6 years
2.8%
$31 million
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© Hydro-Québec Affaires corporatives et secrétariat généralReproduction authorized with reference to sourceLegal deposit – 2nd quarter 2014 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec ISBN 978-2-550-70256-6 ISBN 978-2-550-70257-3 (PDF)Ce document est également publié en français.This is a translation of the original French text.
On the cover Lac Maurice, in the Minganie region. Over the summer, Arctic char caught in lakes affected by development of the Romaine complex were transferred here. Our goal is to preserve the biological diversity of the region’s aquatic wildlife.
INVESTING IN THE COMMUNITY
Hydro-Québec supports numerous initiatives that are in the public interest. Our
community investments totaled $31 million in 2013. They take various forms: donations
and sponsorships, financial assistance under our Integrated Enhancement Program or
through the Fondation Hydro-Québec pour l’environnement, and support for colleges
and universities.
In terms of donations and sponsorships, Hydro-Québec encourages projects that support
its role as a good corporate citizen, always keeping sustainability in mind.
COMMUNIT Y INVESTMENTS IN 2013
Integrated Enhancement Program
$2,799,000
Other $785,000
Donations and sponsorships, including United Way/Centraide
$18,640,000
Fondation Hydro-Québec pour l’environnement
$760,000
Colleges and universities
$7,824,000
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